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Unit 1: Small Talk 3. Let's Listen

2. Let's Listen 1.
1. A: Hey, Anne, that look's really nice on you.
A: Say, I don't think we've met, have we? Is it new?
B: No, I don't think so. My name's Donna. B: Yeah, I got it on sale at George Brothers
A: Hi, nice to meet you, Donna. I'm Tim Clark. Department Store. I never miss their
2. sales. They have really good prices.
A: Hey, you're Bob Thompson, right? A: Well, you made a good choice. That color
B: That's right. And you're Jenny. looks great.
B: Thanks. ~
A: Yeah! Jenny Lindsay.
A: Oh! Look at the time. I didn't realize it
B: Yeah, right. We met at Bill's wedding.
A: Hey, you look great! was so late. I've got to run. It was good
B: Well, so do you! seeing you!
3. 2.
A: Haven't we met somewhere? A: What are you taking this year?
B: No, I don't think so. B: Mostly literature courses.
A: Aren't you Kevin Grant? A: Oh, really. Are they any good?
B: No. No, my name's Greg. Greg Brown. B: Some of them are. Except for Professor
A: Oh, I'm sorry. I was positive we'd met before. Scott's class. I mean, the books are
4. interesting, and the tests are pretty
A: Jeff1 Hi. Remember me? easy. But he tries to be funny all the
B: Sue? Sue Thomas? time, and his jokes are really awful.
A: Really? What kind of jokes does he tell?
A: That's right. We were in that computer
3.
course together.
B: Yeah. Boy, was that boring! A: What an awful month we're having.
A: Sure was. So how have you been? B: It's pretty bad, isn't it? So hot and humid.
It's hard to sleep at night, too. I wish I had
B: Oh, not bad, thanks.
air conditioning.
5. A: Me, too.
A: Oh, hi. You're Jonathan, aren't you? B: Funny, it's not usuallythis hot in the fall.
B: Yes, and you're Wendy. A: That's true. Well, I think I'm goingto get some
A: Yeah. We met at the conference in more ofthosechips.~Enjoythe party.
Hawaii last summer. 4.

B: Right. Nice to see you again. A: So tell me, Maggie. What's he like?
A: Nice to see you, too. , B: Well, he's really fun to be with. He always
6. makes me laugh. That's what I like most
about him.
A: Hi, don't we work in the same building?
A: He sounds really nice.
B: Yes, I think we do. B: He is. And he's always giving me- little
A: I'm Gary James. I'm in accounting. presents. But I guess that will stop when
B: Hi. I'm Lynn Williams. I'm in marketing. he knows me better.
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A: Yeah, probably. So how long have you us very busy. My husband comes from a big
known him, anyway? family and would love to have more
5. children, but I think two is enough.
A: So,are youstill doing the same thing, David? 4.
B: Yeah I am, unfortunately. I wish I was I have a small design company. We design
doing something more challenging. menus, calendars, and things like that. There
A: So why don't you look for something else? are just three of us in the company. Last
B: I really should. I feel stuck in that office, year was a very quiet year for us, but it looks
like I'm not moving ahead. That's the like business is really improving this year.
worst thing about it. Would you like to visit our office sometime?
A: Well, good luck t-()you. If I hear about 5.
any jobs, I'll let you know. Oh yeah, I've been having a great time since I
6. arrived. Everyone has been very helpful, and
A: So, everybody's fine at home, Sarah? I've made some wonderful new friends. I still
B : Yes, they are, thanks. Oh! Exciting news! have a few more days here, so I'm thinking of
My sister's going to get married next month. renting a car and driving up to the mountains.
A: Really? You mean Jenny? 6.
B: That's right. She's marrying a guy she I'm from a town called Cairns, on the
met when she was studying in Canada, northeast coast of Australia. It's not a very
and we're all going to Toronto for the big town, but I enjoy living there. It's not
wedding. It'll be fun. far from the Great Barrier Reef I'm sure
A: Sounds great. And how about your you've heard of that, because it's one of the
brother? What has he been doing lately? most famous places in Australia. You should
4. Let's Listen go there sometime.
1. Unit 2: Part-Time Jobs
Yes, I do. I really enjoy living here. So far 2. Let's Listen
everything has been fine. The downtown 1.
area is really pretty, and I love all the cafes
A: Have you ever worked in a department
and restaurants there. The other thing I store before?
like is that it's very small, so it's easy to
B: No, I haven't, but it's something I'd really
get to know people.
like to try.
2.
2.
Yes, I do. It's a very difficult language to
A: Is this the first time. you've applied for
learn, but I guess all languages are difficult.
a job as a waitress?
I tried to learn Japanese once, and it was
really hard. These days, though, it's easier B: Well, not exactly - I worked behind the
counter in the school cafeteria this
to learn a foreign language because you can
year. I know it's not really the same,
buy some fantastic courses on video. but it is similar.
3..
3.
I have two children, a boy and a girl.
A: Do you have any experience with office
They're both going to school, so they keep work?
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 B: No, but I'm sure it's something I could 3.
learn quickly. A: Did you manage to get a part-time job,
4. Maria?
A: Have you ever modeled designer clothing B: Yeah, finally. I'm working down at the
before? Plaza Cinema ..
B: Yes, I did some modeling last summer, A: Oh, selling soda and popcorn?
and I was even in a few fashion shows. B; No, I'm in the ticket booth.
5. A: So, do you get to see all the latest movies
A: It's a pretty easy job. You just like for free?
people's dogs out for a walk twice a day. B: That's right.
B. Well, I've never done it before, but it A: Wow, that's a great deal.
does sound pretty easy. B: I know. The only problem is the hours.
6. The last show is at midnight, so I get home
A: We're looking for someone to work at really late - about 1:30 in the morning.
the hotel reception desk. 4.
B: Well, I had a similar job in another hotel A: Did you find a part-time job?
last summer and I really enjoyed it. B: Yes. It took me a while though. I looked
3. Let's Listen for jobs in restaurants, but couldn't find one.
1. I finally managed to get a job in a factory.
A: Oh, that sounds terrible.
A: How's your part-time job going, Ted?
B: Actually,it's not bad, and the money's good.
B: It's great. I love it.
It's a clothing factory. They make shirts"
A: What exactly do you do there?
there, and I put the shirts into boxes;
. B: Well, I have to cut up fruit and make cakes
A: Sounds easy.
and things. I'm learning a lot about how
B: Yes, it's very easy work. The problem is,
desserts are made. I'm also getting really
it's also really boring work.
good at doing dishes. 5.
A: I'm sure!
B: And I also, get to try everything we make. A: How's your part-time job going?
A: Oh, that's great. R: It's going pretty well. I'm working for one
B: Yeah. The only problem is the heat. It of my professors. I'm helping her out
gets really hot because of the ovens. with this big research project she's doing.
2. I'm entering her data into the computer.
A: So, do you have a part-time job, Roxanne? A: That sounds like~'interesting work.
B: Yeah. I'm a camp counselor. B: It's not bad. And I can work at home, so
A: Oh really? What do you do there? that's nice, too. My only complaint is
B: I'm the sports instructor. I teach with the money. She doesn't really pay
basketball and soccer, and I get to carry me enough.
a big whistle. It's fun! The kids have a A: That's too bad.
lot of energy, and they're really funny. 6.
A: I bet. A: Did you get a new part-time job, Cindy?
B: The bad part is the money. The job B: Yeah, I'm working in a store. It's fun.
doesn't pay very much at all. A: What kind of store?
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 B: It's a department store. I'm working in know what you're teaching. Luckily, I've
the sporting goods section. The people taken a lot of math classes, so I feel prepared.
I work with are really friendly and 4.
helpful. And I'm learning a lot about I'm working for an advertising agency a few
sports equipment, too. days a week. I'm just an intern, so I don't get
A: How are the hours?
paid. The best thing is the people I work
B: That's the only thing I don't like, I have with. My co-workers are terrific. I work in
to work every weekend. the library. They have all sorts of
4. Let's Listen information there in a big computer
1. database. People are always asking me to
I'm working as a tour guIde here in Chicago. find information for them very quickly, so
It's kind of fun. I take people around the city it's important to have experience with
and show them all the places of interest in computers.
town - you know the tall buildings, the lake, 5.
the art museum, places like that. The best part I managed to get a job at a hotel. I'm working
is meeting interesting people from all over the at the front desk. The hotel is usually pretty
world. Most of the people on the tours are from busy, so sometimes it's really stressful. I don't
Central and South America, so I get to practice like that. The best part is that a lot ofcelebrities
my Spanish. For a tour guide, it's really stay at our hotel. I've met some very famous
important to know a second language, people! To do this job well, it's important to
2. have good listening skills. I have to find out
I'm working with a marketing company. exactly what each person wants, and then
We do market research for new products. give it to, them right away.
I interview people on the phone and ask 6.
them questions about their spending habits, I'm working as a sale clerk in department
what they do in their free time, things they store. I work in the home furnishings
own or plan to buy, and so on The salary is department. We sell furniture and carpets,
pretty bad, but it's a good job for me. The mainly. It's hard work, but I like it. The best
best part is that I have flexible hours. That part is, I get a commission on everything I
mean I choose when I want to work, so I sell, so I'm very well paid. The most
can sleep, late wJ;1enever I want to. The important thing is to know what you sell.
most important thing is to have a friendly Customers expect it.
voice. If you don't sound friendly on the Unit 3: Successful Businesses
phone, people won't want to talk to you.
3.
2. Let's Listen
I'm working for a private school. We run
1.
A. What's that new Indian restaurant like
after-school classes for kids, mainly for
on Sixth Street?
math and English. I'm teaching a math
class. It's tiring, but I enjoy working with B: Well, everyone said it was very good,
children. That's the best part. These kids but I wasn't too satisfied when I went
are really smart, so I have to work hard to there the other night.
keep them interested. It's important to A: Why was that?

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B: The food was good, but it took too long B: That's true. But the service is pretty bad.
to come. We had to wait for nearly an They have new waiters, and they're really
hour before we got anything to eat. slow. They're not very friendly, either.
A: Wow! That's terrible service.
B: Oh, I didn't know that, ~t's try another place.
2. 6.
A: I'm going to get the textbook for our, A: I heard there's a sale at Brenda's Boutique.
biology class at the campus bookstore, Do you want to check it out? They have
Do you want to come? really good clothes.
B: No, I don't think so. B: I know, but the service is terrible. The
A: Why not? Don't you think it's convenient people who work there are so rude.
having a bookstore right on campus? A: I know what you mean.
B: Yes, it is. But have you compared their 3. Let's Listen ~
prices with other bookstores? That store at 1.
the mail is usually about 10 percent cheaper.
A: Oh. I didn't know that. I really enjoy going there with friends after
3.
work. There's always something interesting
on the menu. Also, I love the music. There's
A: Do you belong to a health club? a great jazz band that plays there on
B: Not right now. I used to go to the Fridays, and it's always really crowded. I
Metropolitan Health Club on Third guess it's becoming the in place to go. Everyone
Street. I thought it was great because it wants to be seen there.
was so cheap, but I stopped going there. 2.
A: Really? I heard it was pretty popular.
B: That was the problem. It was too popular. I'm glad I decided to study there. My Spanish
It was always full of people. Sometimes I is much better now. It's pretty expensive,
had to wait to use the machines. but the facilities are very good. They have
A: That's no good. all the latest stuff - you know, computers,
4.
videos, and everything. It's much better than
A: So how was the hotel in Hawaii? the place I was going to last year.
3.
B: It was pretty good. The staff was really
nice, very friendly and helpful. There I've been going there for over a year. I just
was one problem with it, though. love the way they make my hair look. The
A: What's that? stylists are really good at their work. I think
B: The location. It was too far from the they've all been trained abroad. The
atmosphere makes you feel really at home
restaurants and discos. Next time, I
think I'll stay much closer to town. too, with coffee and snacks, plus really good
5. ,music. Sure, it's not cheap, but I only go
there every two months or so.
A: Do you want to try Italian food tonight? 4.
B: Sure. Where would you like to go?
A: How about Little Roma - you know, that It's a great place to stay The atmosphere
Italian restaurant across, from the is so glamorous and exciting. There are
movie theater? It's very cheap. bright lights at the front door, and people
are always arriving in really expensive cars.
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 The rooms inside are really great, too. Of 3.
course, it's not the cheapest hotel in Miami These days, nothing is more important than
Beach, but it's definitely the best. speed. Time is money. People want a job
5. done well, but they want it done quickly.
I always take mine to this garage on Market And they're usually prepared to pay a little
Street. It takes a long time to get there more if you can promise it will get done fast.
. from my house, but it's worth the trip. It's And, of course, quality is important, too .
the best repair shop in the city. The, We're building people's homes, so we want
mechanics do great work, and they never them to enjoy living there for a long time.
try to charge you too much. In fact, the 4.
prices are great - ahout half the price of It's so important to have the right kind of
the other places in town. displays. Creating an effective clothing
6. display is an art. You want people to see the
I get almost all of my shirts there. You'll item right away, pick it up, touch it, and
love it. All of their stuff looks great and fits then go try it on. And you want them to buy
perfectly. It's really good quality; too. They it, too! Good prices are also important, but
also have a lot of different styles and colors the display is really the number one thing.
to choose from. The displays are a problem, Unit 4: Gadgets and Machines
though. They aren't organized well, so it
takes a long time to find the size you want. 2. Let's Listen
4. Let's Listen 1.
1. Yes, these are great in the winter for
I think the most important thing is service. keeping the place warm. It's got a fan as
If the customer feels like he was treated well, so it warms the whole room. And the
poorly, then he probably won't come back. best thing is it's so, light. Pick it up and
That's why I train all of my workers to give feel how light it is.
excellent service. They greet customers 2.
politely, show them to a table right away, These are really handy when you're reading.
and explain the items on the menu. Of You see, you put your book here. It even
course, the food is important, too. The fish holds the pages down. And I love this. See,
has to be as fresh as possible, and you have it's got its own light for reading at night.
to find talented "'chefs to prepare it. 3.
2. If you listen to a lot of music, you really
The Internet has totally changed my need one of these. It cleans off dust, dirt,
business. In the old days, people had to and fingerprints, and gives you a much
come to a travel agency to get tickets. Now better sound from your CDs.
they can do that on their own, so when they 4.
come to me they're looking for a good value. Oh, this? Well, we have a Persian cat. She's
That's really the I!l0st important thing. Of actually a show cat. She's won quite a few
course, convenience is also important for medals this year. This is her carrier. We
some clients who don't have the time to take her everywhere in it. Nothing but the
plan their own trips. best for her! .
5.
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You keep this in the kitchen in case there is B: You should replace the bag with a new one.
a power failure. It's got a really strong light. 4.
6. A: I think this machine is jammed. It won't
This thing really comes in handy. I always print any of my [Link].
carry it with me. I keep my friends' B: Let me take a look at it. Yes, it is
addresses and telephone numbers in it. You jammed. The paper is stuck inside it.
really should get one! A: How did that happen?
3. Let's Listen B: Let's see. Ah! Here's the problem.
1. You used the wrong paper size.
A: Oh. Sorry.
A: That's funny. It isn't working. I keep
B: Don't worry about it. But you should use
pushing the button, but it won't take any the right paper size n~xt time.
pictures.
5.
B: Maybe you need more film.
A: No, that's not it. I put in a new roll of A: Hey, what are you sewing?
film this morning. B: I'm making a dress for the party. Oh
B: What about the batteries? no, look! It's all jammed up.
A: Hmm. I guess they're pretty old. A: You know what the problem is? This
B: That's the problem. The batteries are dead. needle is too small for your fabric.
A: That must be it. B: Yeah. I guess you're right.
B: You should replace them. A: You should use a bigger needle.
2. 6.
A: This machine didn't clean my clothes A: This should make a great fruit drink. I love
very well. I had to wash everything twice. making these in the summer. Uh-oh. That
B: Really? Did you put a lot of clothes in there? doesn't sound right. What happened?
A: Yeah. I filled it to the top. B: Did you put in a lot of ice?
B: Oh, that's the problem. You put in too A : Yeah, I guess I did.
much clothing. B: That's the problem. You put in too much
A: Really? ice, so the blades can't move.
A:Oh.
B: Yeah. Do you see this line on the inside
of the machine? You shouldn't fill it B: You should use less ice next time.
above that line. 4. Let's Listen
3. 1.
A: This thing is useless. I've done the living This flat screen TV works great if you take
room floor twice, but it still isn't Clean. care of it properly. The image is sharp and
B: Have you checked the dust bag? . the color is perfect. It's really convenient
A: The dust bag? because you can hang it on the wall - not
B: Yes, everything it picks up goes into like those old clunky TVs that were so big
the dust bag inside. Here, let me check. and boxy and took up half of the living
You see, that's the problem. The dust room. Direct sunlight is not good for it, so
bag is full. you shouldn't put it near a window.
A: Yeah. You're right.

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2. Unit 5: Character Traits
This is the latest model oflaptop computer. 2. Let's Listen
Feel how light it is. It weighs only one and 1.
a half kilos. It's amazing, isn't it? Now, it's
A: Jeff is the perfect elementary school
pretty strong, but you still need to be careful
teacher. He's so good with children.
with it. It comes with a nice protective case,
B: I know what you mean. Those kids
so you should keep it inside the case when never make him angry.
you carry it. You wouldn't want to drop it .. 2.
That could damage the screen.
3.
A: Sh~ila is a very effective speaker. When
she talks, people stop and listen.
You'll like this air conditioner a lot. You
B: That's right. A lot of people even change
can adjust the temperature and the fan their opinions after talking to her.
speed very easily, using this remote control. 3.
You should close all the doors and windows
A: How does Mary like her new job?
when you use it. It's amazing how many
B: Oh, she loves it. Shes really excited
people forget to do this and then wonder
about working there. In fact, she's
why it's not cooling their house. cheerful all the time.
4.
4.
This is the best dryer we have. It holds up
A: I've ve been having problems with my
to 3 kilos, but it's not too big, so you can fit it
boss lately.
in a small apartment. Now, you should
B: Why is that?
always clean the lint filter before you use it. A: Well, he has a lot of rules. He's really angry
It's very easy to clean. All you need to do is .if I come to work a few minutes late, or
pullout the filter, empty it out, and then put
leave early, or take a long lunch. And if I
it back in again. It's really important to do it
make a tiny mistake, he gets really mad.
every time you use it. If you don't, the dryer 5.
might get too hot and burn your clothes.
A: I don't know about you, but I'm voting
5.
for Dave Thomas for class president. He
This will get your dishes nice and clean. It's knows everything about this school and
very powerful, so you don't have to rinse all the important issues.
anything before you wash it. That's the best
B: Yeah. He really knows what he's talking
feature. Now, remember, you shouldn't put about.
too much soap into it. If you use too much 6.
soap, your dishes will come out sticky
6.
A: My landlady is really nice. She doesn't
get angry if I pay the rent a few days
You'll enjoy using this lawn mower. It has late. And when I'm sick, she always
a big gas tank, so you can usually run it for bring::; me homemade .chicken soup.
about an hour without adding gas. You just
B: Wow. That's really sweet.
have to be careful about one thing. You 3. Let's Listen
shouldn't put your hand under the machine. 1.
That blade is very sharp, and you could
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B: I like talking with him. He knows 5.
something interesting about practically A: Have you seen Patrick recently?
everything. B: No, I haven't. We were supposed to go
A: Yeah,I [Link] he's really seriousabout to a concert last weekend, but he said
studying, too. He wants to go to medical he was too sick to go.
school,so his grades have to be perfect. A: Oh, that's too bad.
B: He must be a good student. B: The thing is, he didn't tell me the truth.
A: He's a great student - top of the class My brother saw him at a party the same
last year.
2. night, dancing and having a good time.
A: Oh! I really hate people who lie like that.
A: You know Brandon Kent, don't you? B: Me, too.
B: Oh, sure. He's really sweet. He took a 6.
whole day off last month to help me
move into my new apartment. Then he A: I just talked to Chuck."
drove me to the mall so I could pick up B: How is he today? '
some furniture for my new place. A: The same as usual. It's impossible to
A: Yeah, that's what I like about him. In make him smile. Talking to him is really
fact, he's coming over this afternoon to difficult. It's easy to say some little thing
help me with my math assignment. that really upsets him.
B: Lucky you! B: I know. I wonder why he's like that.
3. A: I think it's because he isn't doing well
A: I just can't stand that Terry Dey. weat school this year.
B: Really? 4. Let's Listen
A: Yeah. The other day, we were walking 1.
past this poor homeless man on the Ever since John got that new job, you
street - you know, one of those guys wouldn't recognize him. I guess you have
who lost his job and doesn't have any to be more conservative when you have a
money? job like that. He works really long hours
B: Sure. I know what you mean. now and he wears a suit and a tie. And
A: Well, as soon as we walked past him, when he comes home from work he never
Terry made jokes about his clothes. wants to go out. All he does is sit in his
B: No way! That's terrible. chair and watch TV. He looks totally
4.
exhausted. That's not how he was in
A: Are you going to Tony's party on Friday college. Back then, hJlused to go around in
night?
B: Yeah. Are you? old T-shirts and jeans. And he had that
A: Of course! He has great parties, don't [Link] green hair!
you think?
B: Definitely. It's because he's so excited I ran into Donna Simpson the other day. I
about things. Everyone sees him dancing could hardly recognize her. Do you
and laughing and having fun, and then remember her from high school? She was
they start enjoying themselves, too. a little chubby and out of shape back then.
A: You're right. I don't think she ever exercised or played
B: Yeah. He's really an amazing guy. any sports. Well, she really looks different
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now. She's lost a lot of weight. In fact, she of soup. She pours broth in a big pot,' and
looks terrific. She told me that she decided she adds shrimp and mushrooms. She adds
to get in better shape after she got married a lot of spices, too, like salt and pepper,
last year. Now she goes to the gym three and some other spices that are a big sceret.
times a week. Then she stirs it and cooks it for hours.
3. 3.
Have you had a chance to talk to Rosie lately? On Saturday mornings, I usually sleep in
She's gotten so depressed-you know, sad. and make pancakes. You pour some flour
and worried all the time. It's a real change. and sugar in a bowl. Then you add water,
She used to be so enthusiastic in high school. an egg, and oil, and mix it together. Then
She was a cheerleader", and she was always you pour it in a hot frying pan. I like to
laughing and making jokes. Now she just sits spread a lot of butter on the pancakes when
in coffee shops all by herself and just looks they're done. That's what makes them taste
really sad. You can tell that something's really so great!
bothering her. It must be her boyfriend. I 4.
heard they recently broke up. Whenever there's a big game on TV, I invite
4. my buddies over and make some burritos.
Do you remember what Ted Rodgers used First, you fry some ground beef with spices.
to look like? He used to be so athletic, with Then you get some tortillas-you know,
really big muscles. He went to the gym all Mexican flat bread that looks like really
the time and was always careful about what thin pancakes. Anyway, you put the beef
he ate and drank. Well, you wouldn't on a tortilla, plus tomatoes, cheese, and
believe how much he's changed. I'm sure chopped lettuce. Then you roll it all
he weighs over 100 kilos now. It doesn't together and eat it with your hands. It's
look like he does any exercise at all, and delicious!
he eats just about anything. Someone told 5.
me he changed after he got really rich from There's this Korean restaurant on campus
the stock market. They said that after he that serves an amazing dish called bi-bim-
got rich, he decided just to enjoy himself. bap. You've got to try it. They cut all these
Unit 6: Cooking vegetables into little pieces, add some beef,
and cook it all together with this really spicy
2. Let's Listen "" sauce in a hot bowl. Then they put a big
1. fried egg on top of it.
It's easy to make a Caesar salad. Just take 6.
some fresh romaine lettuce and chop it into Well, I don't know how to really make
big pieces. Then put it in a big bowl, add ravioli. I bet it takes hours to make pasta
the dressing, and mix it all together. yourself. So I just buy it frozen from the
Finally, when you're ready to eat it, sprinkle store. You boil a pot of water and pour in
some shredded Parmesan cheese on top. the little squares of pasta. When it's done,
2. you drain the pasta. Then you pour sauce
My grandmother is from New Orleans, and over it and eat it. My favorite ravioli is the
she makes the best gumbo. That's a kind kind with cheese inside it. Mmm!
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3. Let's Listen 4. Let's Listen
1. l.
Hello, everybody, and welcome back to A: Hey, Jen! How was your trip to Taiwan?
Cooking Today. I'm your host, Jack Murphy, B: Amazing. I can't wait to go back there.
and today we're going to make some crepes My favorite thing Was eating dim sum.
that will knock your socks off. Seriously, A: Dim sum? What's that?
guys, you're going to love these crepes. All B: Well, it's all kinds of different little foods,
right, first thing. You've got to get your like fried pancakes, egg rolls, or fried rice
ingredients together. You need some flour, and vegetables. You go out with your
some milk, and an egg. Just put them on friends to the restaurant, and the waiters
your kitchen table like I'm doing here. Oh, bring all the different dishes around in carts
yeah, and you'll need some sugar, too, while you sit around and drink tea. If you
because that's what makes the crepe sweet. see something you lik"e, you're supposed
2. to wave to the waiter. It's really fun.
Now you're ready to measure your A: Yeah. It sounds-great.
ingredients. You want one cup of flour and 2.
one cup of milk. And, of course, you want A: You used to work in Saudi Arabia, Tony.
the whole egg. You can't cut an egg, What's a traditional meal like there?
anyway-ha! That's a little kitchen joke for B: Oh, you would love it. Everyone sits on
you guys. As for the sugar, you need just a cushions, on a nice carpet and drinks
pinch. That means a very, very small cups of sweet coffee. Then you eat kabob
amount. Too much sugar will make your with your hands.
crepe taste awful. A: Kabob ... that's like barbecued meat, right?
3. B: That's right. You cut pieces of meat and
Once you've measured all your ingredients, vegetable and grill them. It's sometimes
pour them together in a big bowl. You see served over rice.
how I did that? Pour it nice and slow. Then A: Mmm. It sounds great.
stir it all together with a fork. Yeah, that's it. B: Just remember one thing. In Saudi Arabia,
Mix it up. Stir it until you get a nice, smooth it's very important to make the guest
liquid. That liquid is called the batter. happy. So if the host offers you something,
4. you should try to eat it. If you refuse
Okay, so you've mixed the ingredients something, you might hurt his feelings.
together. Now you're ready for the frying A: Thanks for the advice.
pan. Put the pan on the stove, heat it up, 3.
and put some butter on it. You don't need A: Ana, can I ask you something? I'm going
a lot of butter. Just put a little bit in the, to Spain this summer, and I want to try
pan, so the crepe won't stick to it. All right, something really Spanish. What do you
now we're ready. All you do is pour the recommend?
batter on the pan. When the bottom gets a B. Oh,' paella, of course. You take rice, meat,
little brown, flip it over. Yeah, just like that. seafood, vegetables, and all kinds of
Then you just put some strawberry jelly on spices, and you cook it all together in a
there, and you're ready to eat! really huge pan. It's our most famous dish.
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A: It sounds great. 6.
B: But if you really want to experience A: Hey, Miho, that smells great. What are
paella, you've got to eat it like the people you cooking?
in Spain do. We like to eat our dinners B: Thanks. It's sukiyaki. It's one of the
really late at night, like at 9 or 10 most popular dishes in Japan. You cook
o'clock. Then we go out to the discos and thinly sliced meat and vegetables in a
dance all night. big pot. We like to eat it in the winter.
A: Wow. I can't wait to go! Oh, yeah, and some people like to dip
4. the meat in raw egg.
A: Hey, Mike, I heard you were studying A: Really? You mean they dip it in
abroad last seme~ter in India. uncooked eggs? That's pretty weird.
B: Well, actually, I was in Nepal. It's a small B: Many Japanese customs probably seem
country just north of India. strange to you. For example, when
A: Wow, what was that like? you're eating noodles, it's okay to make
B: Really fun. The only thing I had trouble slurping sounds. Most Americans
adjusting to was the food. My host family probably think that's rude, but it isn't
ate a dish called daal bhat for breakfast, rude in Japan.
lunch, and dinner. It's just rice with this A: Wow, I never knew that.
sort of bean soup poured over it. Unit 7: Housing
Sometimes it had vegetables on it. It
2. Let's Listen
was really difficult to eat because in a 1.
Nepali home you're supposed to eat with
your right hand only. Well, I'm single and I spend a lot of time
A: That sounds rough. traveling, so I'm not home very much. So
B: It was. there's really no point in my spending
5. money on a large place with lots of rooms.
2.
A: I'm in kind ofa hurry today, Luca. Would
you mind if we just grabbed a quick lunch We've got three small children, and they
at a fast food joint? like to play outside, so I don't think it makes
B: Oh, man, I would never hear that in Italy. sense for us to live in a high-rise building.
A: Oh, really? Why is that? 3.
B: Well, long hmches are an important part 1 work right in the city and 1 don't have a
of Italian culture. I like to meet my car. I'd like a place close to my work, so that
friends at a nice restaurant, order some 1 don't have to spend a lot of time commuting.
appetizers, and then eat lasagna al 4.
forno. That means lasagna cooked in an 1 run my own business and 1 work from my
oven. And after you're done eating, home. I'm lucky because 1 don't have to go
you're not supposed to leave right away. into town very often, so I'd like a place that's
You should sit around for a while, just quiet and away from the city.
drinking cofThe and chatting. 5.
A: That sounds nice. 1 wish we could do 1 need a new place. 1 need a good-sized
that here. apartment because I have two teenage sons,
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and they each need to have their own paint and some new furniture. The furniture
bedroom. We want to live downtown, too. is really ancient. I think the stove is about
6. a hundred years old!
Both my wife and I work for an airline and 6.
we'd like something fairly close to work. We I recently moved into an apartment building
don't mind if it's small, because there's only for the fIrst time. It takes a while to get used
the two of us. We don't even mind the noise to having neighbors right next door. I feel
of the planes. In fact, we kind of like it. like they're always listening to me, like they
3. Let's Listen want to know, everything I do. It's annoying.
1. But the rent is much cheaper, and I like that.
The apartment I rent is okay. It's near the 4. Let's Listen
stores, so it's convenient for shopping. The 1. ~
problem, though, is that the owner hasn't We used to have a nice apartment
spent any money on the place in years. The downtown. It had great views of the city!
furniture is falling apart, and the carpet in But then these new people moved in
the living room is stained in places. upstairs. They played loud music all the
2. time, and the sound came straight through
My neighbors are fantastic. They're really the ceiling and into our apartment. It was
friendly, and some of them have great parties, terrible, so we moved. Now we're living in
too I'd like more space, though. There's a small house in the suburbs. It's wonderful.
hardly enough space for all my stuff. I guess I Our neighbors don't make any noise.
should throw some of it out, but I just can't. 2.
3. My new apartment is on a high floor, and
There are advantages and disadvantages it's great. There's no noise at all. I only hear
of living out here in the suburbs. It's not the birds in the park. Before that, I lived in
really the most convenient place to live. It a fIrst floor apartment. It had a little yard,
takes forever to get into town, especially which was nice. But I heard people coming
during rush hours. And there aren't any and going all the time. And it was close to
good stores out here. On the other hand, the street, so I heard all the traffic, too.
it's nice and quiet on the weekends. 3.
4. We didn't really want to move because we
I love my apartment. I wish I could afford loved the apartment. We had a wonderful
to stay, here. The location is perfect. It has landlady, too. She dian't raise the rent for
a great view of the park, and I love being years, and if anything was broken, she would
able to step outside and walk to cafes and get it fIxed really fast. But with the children
shops. The only problem is the rent. It's getting older, we needed to be closer to a
just too high now, so I can't stay. good school. So that's why we moved. Now
5. we live in an apartment in the suburbs.
My place is huge. It has room for all my 4.
stuff, and there's a big kitchen, too. Of I used to live in a nice apartment downtown,
course, it's really old, so, it needs a coat of in a pretty interesting neighborhood. But
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the thing was, they wouldn't let you keep a 4.
pet. I really wanted to get a dog, so I moved I'm tired of having people ringing my
to a place where you could keep pets. Now I doorbell at dinnertime. It's gotten to the
live in a building near the park. And there's point where I don't even like answering
two of us - me and my dog, Spot. We play the door anymore. It seems like someone's
in the park all the time. always trying to sell me something.
5. 5.
My new apartment has a huge kitchen and a' I really need the landlord to look at my
great stove. I'm really happy about it. I love kitchen. It needs a new stove and a new
to cook and have parties, but the kitchen in refrigerator. The ones I've got are so old
myoId place was so .ctiny. And the dining they don't even work anymore.
room was small, too. The location was good, 6.
but I could never have people over for dinner, My neighbor's really a sweet old man. But
so I needed to find something different. I can't stand his dog. It messes up my
6. garden all the time.
I used to live in a house. I had a nice yard 3. Let's Listen
in the front, and another yard in the back. 1.
The trouble was the maintenance. It was Well, to start with, look at the wall
really expensive to take care of. So I moved. underneath the window. Water must have
Now I live in an apartment with no yard. come in sometime and stained it. It really
Even though I have much less space now, needs painting.
it's wonderful, because it's a lot cheaper. 2.
And this carpet is awful. It's old and stained,
Unit 8: Apartment Problems and the color's horrible. We've got to ask
2. Let's Listen--- the landlord for a new one.
1. 3.
My apartment's nice, but the walls are too I think that switch is broken - the one
thin. I can hear my neighbors all the time, for the lamp next to the sofa. Try it. It
even when they're asleep. One of them doesn't work.
really snores. 4.
2. Look! This door is falling off! It's so loose!
My neighbor is"driving me crazy. I don't It really needs to be fixed.
know what she's up to, but she's always 5.
banging or hammering something late This sofa needs recovering, doesn't it? I
at night. mean, it's really worn thin. I wonder if we
3. can get the landlord to recover it. There's
Would you believe that the garbage trucks nothing wrong with it apart from that.
6.
pick up the trash at 5 a.m.? Last week, I
had to run outside ·in my pajamas and throw I think the TV needs fixing, too. The
the garbage onto the truck as is it was reception is very bad, so I guess we'd have
passing by! They should come a little later. to put up a bigger antenna. Say, do we
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 4. Let's Listen B: Oh, those belonged to the people who
1. were there before you. The apartment
A: I'm tired of the ads we get all the time doesn't come with curtains. I'm afraid
in our mailboxes. Could vou put a sign you'll have to get your own.
in the lobby that says "No Flyers"? I'm Unit 9: Friendship
tired of having all this junk mail stuffed ---,---.----=-
into my mailbox. 2. Let s Listen
B: Oh, I know. It's a real nuisance. That's a 1.
goodidea. Youknow, I've been meaning to I really like [Link]'s suchfun to be with.
do that for a long time. I'll get one today. She always makes me laugh. Did she tell
2 you the story about her first date? I don't
A:. I'm afral'd th e Ii'vmg room r eally needs think I've laughed so hard ~. in my whole life'
painting. It's been several years since we 2.
movedin, and the apartment looks really I went out with this guy a couple of times,
dirty. Doyouthink youcouldget it painted? Ted Roberts. Maybe you know him. He's
B: No, I don't have time right [Link] you're ok~y, I ~ess, but the guy's got no future. I
welcometo paint it yourselfif you want to thmk he Just wants to spend the rest of his
3•. life surfing.
A: I'm having trouble with the neighbor's 3.
children. They play their music at all Tony Lee asked me out the other night,
hours of the night. It's terrible. Can you and I said no. You know, he is really
tell them to stop? embarrassing to be with. Last time I went
B: Oh, they're really very nice kids. They've out to a party with him, he nearly got into
. only done it a few times. I don't think a fight with someone. Then later on, he
it's worth getting upset about. ended up spilling his drink all over me.
4. 4.
A: I was wondering if I could get a new I've been out with Sandra Bronstein a few
refrigeratorin the [Link] one I'vegot times. She's really an interesting person. I
is veryoldand just doesn'tkeepthings cold. didn't realize her father is a pretty well-
B: Yes, it is pretty old. I'll get a new one known artist and her mother is a successful
for you next month. stockbroker. I'd like to meet her parents
5. sometime. But I don't think she's too
A: I think the faucet in the bathroom needs serious about me. She hasn't invited me to
fixing. It leaks all the time. All it does meet them yet!
is drip, drip, drip all night. It's driving 5.
me insane! ' DoyouknowRod,the guyin ourSpanishclass?
B: Okay. I'll get someone to come and have Anyway,he's invited me out on a date. You
a look at it. know the one I mean - he's kind of thin,
6. very tall, with long curlyhair. Just my typel
A: The curtains in the living room are 6.
really worn out. Do you think you could I was stuck with Martha at a dinner party
get us some new ones? the other day. No matter what I said, I
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couldn't get her to smile. I wonder what A: Do you have any plans for tonight? I was
her problem is. thinking of going out for a pizza.
3. Let's Listen B: Gee, I'd really love to. But I have to work
late.
1. A: Too bad.
A: Hello.
B: Yeah, really.
B: Oh, hello Lynne. This is Dave. 5.
A: Oh, hi! How are you?
A: Doing anything after class?
B: Fine, thanks. Say, are you doing'
B: Nothing much.
anything on Saturday?
A: Not much. A: Why don't we go downtown and take a
look at that new music store?
B: Well, some friends7 of mine are having a B: Great idea. There are some new CDs I
barbecue. Do you want to come with me?
really want to get.
A: Oh, that sounds like fun. What can I bring? 6.
2.
A: Hey, George, are you interested in going
A: Hello.
to the car show? It's going on at the
B: Hey, Paula. It's Tina. I'm calling about exhibition center.
next week. I wondered if you had B: Yeah, I like those kinds of shows. When
anything planned for Wednesday. is it?
A: No, not really. Why? A: It opens on Saturday morning.
B: Well, there's going to be a talk at the B: How about we go in the afternoon? I
bookstore, by that guy who we read in want to sleep late.
class last semester. Remember? It's Dave A: That's fine with me.
Dobbs, that famous environmentalist. 4. Let's Listen
A: Oh, yeah. Sure. That sounds kind of 1.
interesting, and I don't really have
A: I'd really like to see this. Kids from all
anything planned.
over the country are participating. And
B: Great! I'll meet you at the bookstore.
the things they're playing sound really
A: Okay. See you there! difficult. There's one kid who's been
3. playing the violin since he was four
A: Hi, Rose. How are you? years old!
B: Not bad. And you? B: When is it?
A: Okay. Listen, are you interested in A: Let's see ... It's Saturday afternoon.
going to an art exhibit on Sunday? A B: Gee, I'd really like to see it, but I was
friend of mine is having an exhibition of planning to watch soccer on TV that day.
her paintings. It's the opening night - 2.
free drinks and food.
A: Hey, this sounds interesting. You get to
B: Well, actually, I don't have anything see how all sorts of unusual foods are
planned. It sounds kind of fun. Why not? prepared, and you get to try different
4. dishes, too. They have chefs from Japan
A: Hi, Ron. and India, from China, from Mexico, and
B: Oh, hello, Suzie. from Italy, too. What do you think?

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B: Well, it does sound interesting, but I Unit 10: Television
can't. I've just started a new diet, so I 2. Let's Listen
can't eat too much.
1.
3.
A: Did you watch it today? I missed it.
A: Let's go and see this. I love these kinds B: It was great. One of the best episodes
of events. A lot of famous people will be ever! But now Ted has married Mary,
there. All of the actors are coming to see and Mary's daughter is upset. So Ted's
it, and the director and producer, too. worried, and Mary's miserable. I can't
B: Really? wait to see what happens tomorrow.
A: Yes. We'd need to get to the theater 2.
early, though, to get a good view.
A: Did you watch the progr:am on channel 2?
<!
Thousands of people always show up for
B: I started to, but I had to go out. Did you
these premieres. see it?
B: Actually,fd rather not go.I hate big crowds. A: Yeah.
4.
B: Who won the grand prize?
A: This event down at the bookstore could A: A 20-year-old university student. She
be interesting. It'll be a chance to get a won a new car.
famous person's autograph. 3.
B: Oh, yeah? Are you into autographs? A: How was that program you watched the
A: Sure. And the author will be signing
other night?
copies for free. B: It was fascinating. I learned so much
B: Yeah, but she's not really one of my from it. It was all about Canada, and all
favorite writers. In fact, I think her books
of the amazing animals that live up
are pretty boring. there. Now I really want to go there!
5.
4.
A: Let's go and watch this tomorrow A: So, what's been happening?
afternoon. It should be a good game. The B: Well, there was another big earthquake
home team just got two really good new in India yesterday.
players.
A: Really. That's terrible.
B: But haven't they lost a lot of games
B: And there were some major floods up
recently?
north. Lots of people have had to move
A: Well, yeah. But they're playing better now. out of their homes.
B: Thanks for asking me, but I'll stay at home.
5.
I heard it's going to be pretty cold tomorrow.
6.
A: Did you watch the game?
A: Let's check out this exhibition at the B: Yeah, it was pretty exciting. Too bad it
rained.
gallery downtown. These artists sound A : Yeah, the players must have gotten soaked.
pretty interesting. B: I know. And just imagine the spectators!
B: Hmm. What artists? Any big names?
6.
A: No, not really.
B: Well, thanks anyway, but I'm only A: Did you enjoy that program after the
interested in famous artists. news?

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B: Yeah, I thought it was pretty interesting. Twenty contestants will play for the big
The photography was great. I often wonder prize - one million dollars! They'll answer
how they can take photographs of birds questions about history, movies, sports, and
flying like that. You get the impression even math. This is the perfect show for
you're up there flying with them. people who love facts and trivia.
3. Let's Listen 6.
1. Later tonight, it's America's number one late
At 9 p.m. tonight, a panel of experts will , night talk show, The Night Show. Tonight's
discuss developments in information guests are movie star Stephanie Sanchez and
technology and how new inventions are the rapper B Cash B. People who love movies
and music shouldn't miss it!
going to change the way we watch TV. If
you're a person who loves technology, this 4. Let's Listen
is the show for you. 1.
2. A: Oh, they're showing that cooking
Tonight's documentary is about new program I like on channel 5 tonight I
treatments that have been developed for really love the woman on that program.
cancer. It will report on major breakthroughs B : Yeah. She's that British chef, right? I really
in cancer research, including an exciting new like her, too. I tried some of her recipes
way of dealing with some ofthe most common the other day. They're really good, and
cancers. People over 40 will definitely find none of them are that difficult to make.
this program worth watching. 2.
3. A: Do you like magic shows? There's going
There will be an interesting documentary to be a great one on TV tonight!
at 10 p.m. here on channel 13. It deals with B: Well, honestly, I think those shows are
modern architecture and discusses the really frustrating. I hate trying to figure
influence of some of the major 20th century out how magicians do their tricks.
architects on cities around the world. A: That's too bad. So, I guess you don't
People interested in architecture will find want to watch that program with me.
this show fascinating. B: No. Definitely not.
4. 3.
Coming up on channel 7 tonight is Sea A: Are you going to watch the big tennis
Crazy, a very funny new sitcom about an tournament on TV Saturday afternoon?
ocean cruise where everything goes wrong. It looks like it's going to be a good match.
Tonight, the kitchen staff goes on strike, B: I know, but I don't really enjoy tennis on
and the passengers have to cook their own TV. I'd rather play tennis than watch it.
meals - with hilarious results. People who 4.
are thinking of taking a cruise should stay A: I see there's an interesting documentary
tuned for this one. about Australian wildlife on TV
5. tomorrow. Let's watch it.
Tonight at 9 p.m., only on channel 7, the B: Okay. I love nature shows. I think the
final round of the game show Question Time. photography is amazing. I mean, they

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 can follow a tiny insect all around - 4.
even when it's underground! One of my favorite cities in Asia is Hong
5. Kong. It used to be a British colony, so it
A: Hey, that travel show is on tonight. You has a fascinating mixture of Chinese and
know the one - they follow this guy on Western culture. On the down side, the
his vacation, and he's always camping pollution has gotten pretty bad. Sometimes
in dirty, cheap places. It's very interesting. the air is really dirty.
B: Actually, that doesn't sound very 5.
interesting to me. I'd rather watch a When I went to Hawaii, I spent the first
show about staying at an expensive hotel! few days in Honolulu. Everything was really
6. expensive th~re, especially in the
A: Oh, that antiques show is on tonight. restaurants. Four dollars for a soda! But
B: I love that show. People bring in their the beaches were wonderful, especially
antique furniture and stuff. Sometimes Waikiki Beach. The water was so clean.
that old junk turns out to be worth 6.
thousands of dollars. It's really amazing. In Los Angeles, you have to drive
A: Actually, I think it's boring. I'd rather everywhere, and sometimes the traffic is
watch something exciting, like an action terrible. But that's the only bad part. There
movie - or sports. are a lot of fun things to see, like Hollywood,
Unit 11: Cities Disneyland, and the movie studios.
3. Let's Listen
2. Let's Listen
1. A: Hey Bob, guess what? I'm going to visit
I think Rio de Janeiro is one of the most Quebec next summer. I have to go to a
interesting cities in South America. The friend's wedding, but I also want to stay
nightlife is great. They have great a while longer and do some sightseeing.
musicians, so there is always good music B: That's great, Dave, but do you mean the
in the cafes. Crime is a problem, though, province of Quebec or Quebec City?
so you have to be careful. A: I guess I mean the province. The
2. wedding is in Montreal, so I'm going
there first. I'll be there for about four
Sydney is one of my favorite cities in
days. Montreal is the capital of the
Australia. There are some great buildings
province, right? ~
there, like the famous opera house. The
B: Well, a lot of people think so because
only problem is the weather. Spring and
fall are okay, but the summer is too hot it's the biggest city, but it's not actually
for me. the capital. Quebec City is the capital.
But Montreal is great. The St. Lawrence
3. river runs right through the middle of
Montreal is a nice city to visit, but don't go the city. It's beautiful in the winter.
in the winter. It's much too cold! The rest
A: Wow. And do you think I can get by in
of the year is great. There are plenty of English? My French is okay, but not
clubs, restaurants, and other places to go great. I know most people there speak
at night. French, but can I also use English?
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B: Well, people speak both French and house there. What a great house!
English there, but you'll hear French Anyway, I also went down to Crete. I
most of the time, and all of the street arrived without a hotel reservation and
signs are in French. In fact, Montreal is every place I tried was full, so I had to
the third largest French.-speaking city sleep at the bus station for the first two
in the world. So you'd better practice nights. It was awful. Next time, I'll make
your French before you go. reservations before I go.
A: Oh. That's goodadvice. Now, what about 4.
Quebec City? I'm going to visit a friend My trip to Hawaii this summer was great.
from collegewho lives there now. What's The thing I liked the most was going
it like? snorkeling at a beach near Honolulu. The
B: It's a beautiful city. Very old. A lot of water is crystal clear and full of the most
old buildings have been nicely restored. beautiful tropical fish I've ever seen. I'll
Some of them were built in the 17th and never forget it. Unfortunately, though, I
18th centuries. You'll love it there. spent too much time in the sun and I got
A: Great! I can't wait to go! the worst sunburn of my life. I had to go to
4. Let's Listen the doctor to get something for it. Next
1. summer, I'll use suntan lotion every day.
I went to MexicoCity for the first time last 5.
summer, and I managed to use my Spanish I really enjoyed my visit to London. I wish
every day. I mean, I still had to use my I could have stayed there for a month
Spanish-English dictionary a lot, but I was instead ofjust for a week. The thing I really
really proud of myself. The only bad enjoyed was the British theater. I went
experience I had there was when someone almost every night and saw some really
stole my purse while I was having lunch in famous actors. Unfortunately, I didn't
a restaurant. Next time, I'll watch my purse realize how expensive London can be. I ran
more carefully. out of money after a week, so I had to come
2. home. I'm bringing a lot more money for
Youwouldn't believe what happened on my my next trip.
vacation to Thailand. I lost my wallet in a 6.
taxi! I thought I \yould never see it again. I just came back from a vacation in Tokyo.I
But that evening, the taxi driver came to did just about everything - I even went to
my hotel and gave my wallet back to me. I TokyoDisneyland. In fact, I had such a good
was so relieved! The last day I was there, time there that I went back again the next
though, I got foodpoisoning from some fish. day. One thing I didn't realize, however,was
Next time, I won't order any seafood. how coldTokyocan be in the winter. I didn't
3. take enough warm clothing with me and I
While I was in Greece last summer, I met caught a terrible [Link] ever goback there,
a really nice Greek family on the boat to I'm going to take a sweater.
the island of Corfu. They invited me to
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Unit 12: Urban Life fence around it. I think it looks nicer
without it.
2. Let's Listen
1. 3.
Remember that building with all the
It used to take me about an hour to get in from
windows on King Street? They tore it down
the airport, but now it takes me more than
two hours. There's so much traffic these days. and they're going to redevelop the site. It's
probably for the best.
2.
4.
There used to be some really good stores
downtown. But lots of them moved out to the We do all our shopping at the new outdoor
market near our house. There used to be a
mall. Now downtown looks pretty deserted.
supermarket there, but it wasn't very good,
3. so some people got together and started
The city council has done a great job in the outdoor market. Everyone loves it. In
providing places for young people to go in fact, it's very crowded there on the weekends.
their free time. There are lots of baseball
5.
fields and public parks in the city now.
There never used to be industry in my
4. hometown. People used to enjoy the
There are more jobs for young people than beautiful scenery. Now no one comes
there used to be. You see lots of companies because of all the factories and traffic.
advertising to train young, inexperienced 6.
workers.
The most popular place in town for kids used
5. to be the disco. But that's gone now. Now
I don't eat out much anymore because there most of the kids just hang out on the corner .
. aren't any interesting places near my
4. Let's Listen
apartment. They've all closed down. It's
really too bad. 1.
6. A: I just love living here. The best thing is
They built the new highway over there a that I never have any trouble fmding things
couple of years ago. We used to hear the to buy. There are some great bookstores
cars and trucks all day and night. But then around here, and I love just going there for
an hour or so to see what's on sale.
they planted trees along the side of the road
to form a sound barrier. Now it's nice and B: Yeah. That's nice.
A: We do need some better restaurants,
quiet. And pretty, too.
though. There are too many fast food
3. Let's Listen
places. They should open a place that
1. serves really good seafood. I'd love that.
There are hardly any trees downtown now. B: Me, too.
They cut down a lot o(trees when they built 2.
new stores. It's not as green anymore. A: The only thing I don't like about my city
2. is the mall. Everything is too expensive
My school still looks the same as ever. It's there. They should have a few cheap
hardly changed, except now there's no stores, too.
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B: What about downtown? Is there Unit 13: Special Days
anything to do there? 2. Let's Listen
A: Oh, sure. There are at least a dozen great 1.
places to eat downtown. There's Chinese
It's on December 25th. Well, for many
food, sushi, and even a Greek place.
people it's a family day. We decorate a tree
B: Wow, that's great.
with lights and everyone exchanges presents
3.
!Jnder the tree. Kids are excited because
A: I think the city council does a great job they think Santa Claus brings them their
of keeping the streets clean. There isn't presents. We also have special songs that
a lot of trash all over the place. we smg.
B: That is nice. r.
2.
A: But we could use more green space. They
It's a day in April when people play funny
should build a few more parks downtown.
jokes or tricks on each other.
B: That's a good idea.
3.
4.
It's on the second Sunday in May. Most
A: This city is so boring at night. Nothing
children give their mom flowers or a gift to
ever happens. They should really open
some clubs or discos. thank her for all she's done for them. In
some families she gets breakfast in bed or
B: You're right about that.
she's taken out fordirg18L
A: On the other hand, I love that there's
4 .. ,' _.',- .• ,
almost no crime. You can walk anywhere,
even at night, and feel completely safe. It's on the evening of December 31st. Lots
B: Yeah, I know what you mean. of people have parties that start late and
5.
go on until long after midnight.
5.
A: The traffic in this city is pretty bad. Some of
the streets are just too narrow. They should This is a day in the spring when adults
definitely build some big, new highways. celebrate kids and share special times with
B: What about the public transportation? them. Sometimes the children get special gifts.
A: It's great, actually. The subway trains In some countries kids are given free
are clean and fast, and they run all the admission to museums and amusement parks.
time. I just wish I lived near a station! 6.
6. This is October 31st. Children wear scary
A: You know what makes this town so good? costumes and visit their neighbors and ask
It's such a healthy place to live. The air for candy.
quality is good. I guess that's because 3. Let's Listen
there are no factories around here. 1.
B: Yeah. You're probably right. Well, I always have a quiet birthday at
A: But, of course, no factories means no home with my husband, George. He takes
jobs. It can be very difficult to find work over the kitchen for the day and bakes a
around here. They should bring more nice cake for me. I prefer that to going out
businesses here. to a restaurant.
B: That's true.
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2. 4. Let's Listen
I usually invite my classmates to go out and 1.
party with me. About 10 of us get together. I'm a big fan of Valentine's Day. It's one of
We start out at a restaurant, and then we my favorite days of the ;year.I love opening
go dancing or something. Last year we and reading those cards and trying to guess
went to six different clubs in one night. It who they're from. And last year I got a real
was wild! It's the one time a year when my valentine, too - you know, from someone
parents don't care if I stay out late. who really liked me. That was so romantic!
3. 2.
My two children always take me out to a I don't know why people still play tricks
restaurant for dinner. I'm glad they do that on April Fool's Day. Last year on April first,
instead of spending a lot of money on my co-worker played a re~lly horrible trick
presents. They're still in school, so they on our [Link] moved around all the stuff
can't afford to buy expensive gifts. on everyone's desks, so no one could find
4. what they were looking for. It was a total
I always celebrated my birthday when I was waste of time.
younger. I'd have a big party and invite 3.
everyone I knew. Sometimes I'd have more Christmas these days is really terrible.
than 50 people at my place. Those were the People spend way too much money on
days! I don't do anything like that anymore. presents. They should give that money to
Since I turned 40, I'd rather not remind peoplewho really need it, like the homeless.
myself that I'm a year older. Now I just That's what I did last year. I bought a few
watch a video at home and go to bed early. presents for my wife and my kids, and then
5. I gavethe rest ofmy holidaymoneyto charity.
My parents usually let me invite all my 4.
friends over to my house for a party. When I was a kid, I never liked Halloween
Usually I have about 25 people over, without much. It was too scary. And now that I have
their parents. We always have a lot of fun two children of my own, it's even more
opening presents, watching videos, and frightening. I don't let my children go from
singing along to the radio - stuff like that. door to door and ask strangers for candy.
My parents are great. They stay upstairs, The world is too dangerous for that. Last
so they won't bother us. year, my kids just~ went to a party at a
6. friend's house, and that was fine with me.
My best friend usually takes me' out to 5.
dinner. We've been doing this since we were Christmas is a special time for me. It's the
in high school, and it's pretty fun. She pays' only time of the year that I get to see some
for the meal, but I don't let her buy me a of my relatives. Last year, our whole family
present. To tell the truth, I buy myself a got together for a big Christmas dinner. It
present! That way I always get something was great. We're all big talkers, so everyone
that I really want. had a funny story to tell.

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6. hairstyles and their hair is dyed these really
I don't look forward to New Year's Eve. wild colors. The funny thing is, some
Those parties are the worst. There's way people still look this way!
too much food, and you end up eating too 6.
much and staying up too late, and you feel This has to be around 1910. People dressed
terrible the next day. And the noise! Last very formallythen. Men had suits with long
year, the people next door had a huge, noisy jackets and they usuallyworehats. The women
party that went on until five in the morning! > wore long dresses and capes. Very elegant.
Unit 14. Fashion 3. Lefs Listen
2. Let's Listen 1.
1. A: I just ran into Mary. Wow! She's really
Oh, look at this. Typical early 60s. That's changed!
when guys started to wear their hair long. B: Really?
And girls wore their skirts really short. A: Oh, yeah. She used to look really wild.
Remember the miniskirts and boots? You know, with all that big hair and
2. makeup? And that leather jacket?
This must be the 1920s, the "Roaring B: Sure. I remember.
Twenties." I love the dresses women wore A: Well,that's all [Link] she wears plain
then - very straight and they came down blouses, and her hair is much neater.
to just above the knees. And they wore their B: Weird. Do you know why she changed?
hair short and usually straight. Men looked A: Yeah. She's going to college now, so she
handsome, too, with those wide trousers. wanted a different look.
They listened to jazz and did these crazy 2.
dances like the Charleston. What a wild A: Betty's dressing differently these days.
time that was! B: Oh, really?
3. A: Yeah. I think it's a change for the better.
This is the late 60s-early 70s, of course. That blue suit she used to wear wasn't
Look at this woman's big long skirt. It's so great.
very colorful. And the guys wore jeans and B: Yes, I thought the same thing.
T-shirts with peace signs on them! It A: Now she's wearing this fantastic red suit.
seemed that all [Link] had long hair. B: So, why the change?
4. A: I guess her new job has a better salary,
This must be the 1950s, when boys had their so she can affordto buy some new clothes.
hair slicked back and wore really bright 3.
jackets and those very tight pants. I A: Have you seen Jerry lately?
wonder how they ever got into them - or B: No. Why?
out of them for that matter. The girls wore A: Well, he's really changed his look. He
tight sweaters and. wide skirts. used to have that preppy look - you
5. know, the tan pants and shirts with
collars. And short hair.
Oh, this is the late 70s or early 80s. Both B: And now?
the guy and the woman have punk
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A: Now he's got long hair, in a ponytail. A: He found a job at a bank, so he's got to
And he always wears black. look good for the customers.
B: Interesting. What made him change? 4. Let's Listen
A: I heard his new girlfriend asked him to 1.
do it.
4.
I just bought these. Do you like them?
They're Italian, and they're made of
A: David's really changed the way he looks genuine leather. They'll look great with my
lately. new pants. They're so comfortable to wear.
B: Really? I walked around in them in the store, so I
A: Yeah. I never thought I'd see him know they won't hurt my feet. They were a
dressing the way he does now-the tight pretty good bargain, too-only $125,
blue jeans, the gold necklaces ... He's 2. ~
even wearing his shirts unbuttoned.
What do you think of it? I really need it for
B: No way!
A: It's true. He used to wear that suit and work. These days we have to dress up at the
office, so I can't just wear a shirt and tie. It's
tie everywhere, but not anymore.
made of wool, so it'll be nice and warm in the
B: What happened?
winter. And I like the way it buttons up the
A: I heard he broke up with his girlfriend. front. It was on sale for $75-not bad for
5.
something that's imported from England.
A: I think Karen looked a lot better before
3.
she changed her look. This is made of silk, and it was made in
B: Hmm. What do you mean?
China. It's very light, and I love the way it
A: Well, first of all, she cut her gorgeous
feels. I was surprised that they had one in
long hair. And she used to wear those
my size. I always have trouble finding
great casual pants. I thought maybe she
didn't even own a dress! things that fit. They're usually either too
B: That's true. long or too short, but this one is just right.
It covers my knees. I thought it was a
A: But now she always wears an expensive suit
bargain for $200.
B: Why did she change?
4.
A: She had to. She got a big promotion at work.
6. These will be great for the weekend.
They're made of good, strong denim. And
A: Have you seen Steve Jones since he
they were made in the US., so I know the
graduated from college? He looks so
different. quality is good. Th~t's important to me-
myoId pair shrank when I washed them,
B: Really? How?
and now my legs don't fit in them. These
A: He wears a suit and tie every day.
new ones are a darker blue than I usually
B : You're kidding!
wear, but I'm sure the color will fade after
A: I know. It's strange. In college, he was
a while. I can't believe they were only $29.95!
always wearing his old jeans and a
denim shirt. He looked so relaxed all 5.
the time. Does this look okay on me? It's not too
B: What made him change? short, is it? It's French and really well-

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made. I thought the color was great, and I B. Well, I think working in a store is more
have a couple of blouses that will go interesting. You get to see more people.
perfectly with it. It's made of wool, too, so Office work gets very boring after a
it will be very warm. It wasn't cheap- while. I should know. I've done it for years.
$95-but I know I'll wear it all the time. 5.
6. A: Which would you rather learn-German
These will be great for tennis. They were or Spanish?
pretty expensive-$1l5-but they're > B: Well, German is an interesting language
Korean and look very well-made. They're and it is useful in Germany, but Spanish
made of real leather, of course, and not just is used in Spain, Central America,
rubber. And I like these little stripes down South America, and even the U.S.
the side. My tennis ~is really going to Studying Spanish makes a lot more
improve now! sense for me!
Unit 15: Preferences
6.
2. Let's Listen
1. A: What kind of music do you like?
B: Well, I like all kinds of music, but I don't
A: Do you travel a lot?
care for rock very much. It makes me
B: Oh, sure ..
A: Which do you prefer-traveling by train feel old. I guess country and western is
or by plane? my favorite. I like the words of the
B: Well, the thing I like about a train is it's songs. They may be corny, but I like them.
so comfortable. You can get up and walk 3. Let's Listen
around. A plane is faster, sure, but 1.
getting to the airport can take hours, A: I love Mexican food I like it hot and spicy.
and it's such a hassle. B: Yeah, I love it, too!
2. A: Here. Try some of this. I think you're
A: Do you prefer living in a house or an really going to like it.
apartment? B: Mmm. Boy,this is delicious...Water! Water!
B: Well, I used to live in a house. I had a 2.
nice yard and we had lots of space. But A: I guess I'm going to try to get a job in an
it was too much work, taking care of the
office when I graduate. I think I'd really
yard and all that. An apartment is so
much more c(mvenient. enjoy office work.
3. B:- Really? I dont think I'd like working in
an office at all.
A: Would you rather study American
3.
English or British English?
B: Well, first of all, they're both very A: You know what I like to do when I want
similar, but overall I think American to relax-lie down under a tree
English is more useful! British English somewhere with a good book.
does sound very nice, though. B: Oh, yeah? I just can't read outdoors.
4 .. Usually the insects drive me crazy. I
A: Would you rather work in an office or a guess I'm just not the outdoor type.
department store?

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4. and the housekeepingpeople are really nice.
A: I guess my favorite kind of music is It's like staying in someone's home. I don't
country. I like music I can sing to. like those big tourist hotels. They might have
B: Me, too. I like country music. Do you morefacilities,like a gym,or a swimmingpool,
like Garth Brooks? or a golfcourse,but it doesn't matter to me,
A: Oh, yeah. He's fantastic. What I care about is service.
5. 4.
A: In the summer, I playa lot of tennis. I I don't know how people can stand living
really love it. downtown. It's too noisy, you can never find
B: Do you? .I'm not good at tennis, so I parking, and it's' dangerous, too. No, I
hardly ever play it. I prefer a game prefer living in the suburbs, for a lot of
. that's not quite so active. reasons. For one thing, I like to have a lot
6. of space. That's a big thing for me. I need
A: Well, when I have free time on the at least a couple of bedrooms. And I also
weekend, I like to work on my car. like to have friendly neighbors around me.
B: Hey, that's great. Me, too. I just bought 5.
this old wreck. Want to come and have A small one is great, especially if you live
a look at it on Saturday? in a small apartment like I do. That's what
A: Sure. I prefer-a small one I can pick up and
4. Let's Listen carry. Big ones are too hard to take care
1. of. And some of them are very noisy, too.
You shouldn't have those big ones unless
I hate those grouptours. Youknow, the guide you are living out in the country, where they
picks you up at the hotel every day, and you can run around and get plenty of exercise.
have to go and see all the sights. I prefer 6.
traveling by myself. That way, I can relax.
If I could choose what I do, I'd prefer
Relaxation is very important to me. I have a helping people. That's really what I'm
very stressful job, and this is my only chance looking for in a position. I know that a lot
all year to lie on the beach and do nothing.
of people are mainly interested in making
2.
a lot of money, but I really don't think I'd
When I go out to eat, I want to have a nice like that kind of work. Making a lot of
conversation, and I don't like to be money just isn't that important to me. I'd
disturbed. That's why I prefer quiet places. rather do something that is good for
I hate those loud, trendy places. They play everyone and not just myself.
loud music in the background, and they're
full of loud people. You have to shout so Unit 16: Phone Messages
the person you're with can bear you. It's 2. Let's Listen
really annoying! 1.
3.
Hey, George. This is Tim calling. I just
I prefer staying at one of those small places, wanted to say how happy I was to hear
because I think the service is better. The
about your promotion. That's great news.
peopleat the front desk rememberyourname, You really deserve it.
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2. able to join you for dinner. I feel really bad
Hi, Terry. It's Paula. I am so sorry I wasn't about it, but we'll definitely have dinner
able to come to your party. I heard it was tomorrow night. Promise! Bye.
really fun. Unfortunately, I came down with 4.
food poisoning and I just couldn't make it. This is Mr. Grant, in apartment 1201,
3. calling for Mrs. West. I'm afraid I had a
Hello, this is the library calling for Mrs. slight accident in the parking lot and did
[Link] isjust toremind youthat several . some damage to your car. I'm really sorry
books you have borrowed are overdue. about it, but I'm sure that my insurance
4. company will pay for the repairs. Please
This is Mr. Kent from St. Alban's School. give me a call when you get in. You can
reach meat 555-4026.
I'm calling for Tracy's parents. 5.
Unfortunately, she has been absent from Hi, Donna. This is Judy Peterson calling.
school again. Couldyou please call me back You'll never guess where I am! I'm at the
to clarify the situation? airport with Don and the kids. All five of us
5. are here this time. Isn't that great? Hope
Hey, it's Wendy. It's Andrea's birthday on you'vestill got room for us! We'll be at your
Friday.I wasthinking maybewecouldorganize place by six o'clock. Don't worry about
a surprise party for her. What do youthink? dinner. We can just send out for some
6. pizza-our treat!
David; this is Rosie. How are you? Are you 6.
doing anything on Saturday? There's a Hello, I'm calling the Burtons. This is Mrs.
great jazz group in town. I know you're into Brown, from across the street. Your dog
jazz, so I thought you might like to go. got into my garden today and destroyed
3. Let's Listen half my flowers. I'd say it's going to cost
1. about $250 to replace them. Not to mention
Rob,this is Louisecalling. It's 2:[Link] my time and effort. Call me as soon as you
you'd meet me at 1:30 in front of the get this message. The number is 916-5741.
4. Let's Listen
restaurant. Well, I'm not waiting any longer. 1.
And please don't bother calling me again~ A: Hello, Computer Technologies.
2. #
B: Hello, could I speak to Pamela Gordon,
This is Mr. Norris from the carpet store. please?
I'm afraid that we tried to get the stain out A: I'm sorry. She's at a meeting right now,
of your carpet but we haven't been and won't be back until this afternoon.
successful. Dry cleaning hasn't helped, so Can I take a message?
unfortunately there isn't anything more we B: Yes, this is Ken Morita calling, from
can do about it. Would you be able to come Island Travel.
in and get your carpet this week? A: Is that M-O-R-I-T-A?
3. B. That's right. Ken Morita.
Paul, this is Anne. It's 8 p.m., and I'm still A: Got it. And can I have your telephone
tied up at the office, so I don't think I'll be number, please?
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B: Sure, It's 834-5627. 4.
A: 5-6-2-7. A: Hello. Benny's Cafe.
B: Right again. Can you tell her that the B: Hi. Is Benny there?
time ofher flight on Thursday has changed? A: No, he just stepped out to the bank.
A: All right ... flight time has changed ... B: Oh. Could you give him a message, please?
B: Yes, her flight on Thursday now leaves A: Sure.
at 10:30, not 9:45. B: This is Rosie Brown from Pet World.
A: Okay. I'll pass along the message. A: Did you say Pet World?
2. B: That's right. And I'm Rosie Brown. The
A: Good afternoon. First National Bank. number here is 867-5309.
B: Yes, is Jane Taylor there please? A: 867-5309.
A: I'm sorry, she's at lunch right now. B: Right. He was talking about bringing his
B: Could I leave a message for her? dog in for a shampoo and haircut. Please
A : Yes, of course. tell him he can come on Saturday
B: This is Brian from the bookstore. morning, around 11 o'clock,
A: All right. Can I have your phone number? A: Okay. Come on Saturday morning, 11
B: It's 477-3316. a.m., shampoo and haircut. That's for
A: 477-3316. Benny's dog, and not for Benny, right?
B: Correct.
B: That's right. Please tell her that the book
she ordered is in today, and she can pick A: I'll tell him as soon as he gets back from
the bank.
it up anytime.
B: Thanks a lot.
A: Okay, Brian. Got it. I'll give her the message
Unit 17: Past Events
just as soon as she gets back from lunch.
B: Thank you.
2. Let's Listen
3.
1.
My boss invited me to his birthday party
A: Hello. Chicago Language Center.
on Saturday night.
B: Yes, can I speak to Mr. Garcia, please? 2.
A: He's teaching a class right now. Would I thought I'd better take him a nice birthday
you like to leave a message? present, so I bought him a really nice tie.
B: Sure, my name is Jeff Leigh. I'm in his 7:30 3.
Spanish class, but I can't make it tonight. When I got to the party, my boss's wife met
A: Hold on. Is that spelled L-E-E? me at the door and invited me inside.
B: Actually, it's L-E-I-G-H. 4. ~
A: Ah, I see Then I went in. All my friends from work
B: And my number is 627-6082. were there.
A: Is that 627 -6082? 5.
B: Right. Anyway, I can't come to Spanish I heard my boss's voice behind me as he
class tonight because I have to work late came out of the kitchen.
on a big project. Can you tell that to Mr. 6.
Garcia, please? I turned around to say hello, and guess
A: Sure.
what? He was wearing exactly the same
B: Thanks.
tie as the one I had bought him!
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3. Let's Listen driving a little too fast and I went into a
1. skid. I couldn't control the car at all! I went
Some friends and I were in the elevator off the side of the road and into the snow.
going up to my apartment when suddenly Luckily the car wasn't damaged and I wasn't
the elevator stopped between floors and hurt, but I couldnt get the car to move. I just
wouldn't move. had to stay in the car and wait. Finally, after
2. about half an hour someone in a big truck
I went to the airport to pick up my boss. I· came by and pulled me out.
2.
was so nervous that I wasn't paying attention
to what I was doing. When I got to my car, I Yeah; it was pretty scary. We ran into a
realized I had left [Link] on the floor bad storm and the plane was really bumped
in the arrival terminal. Gee, with my boss around. The passengers were pretty
there and all ... I felt so stupid. seared, and of course all the kids were
3. screaming and crying. It only lasted for 10
I was in bed in the hotel half asleep when minutes, but those 10 minutes felt like an
suddenly I smelled smoke. Then I heard hour! I don't know how the pilot got the
the fire alarm. airplane out of that storm, but he finally
4.
did. And the rest of the flight was perfect.
3.
I wanted to go sailing, but just as I arrived
at the lake, a storm broke out and it started All I wanted was to get the newspaper. You
know how some hotels leave it in front of
to rain. It wasn't a very strong storm, but
it was much too cold for sailing. your door? Anyway, I stepped out of the
room to get it, but the door shut behind
5.
me. I tried to open it, but it was locked.
I was driving down Pleasant Street And my key was inside the room! I was
yesterday. I was singing along with a song wearing just my pajamas! Luckily for me,
on the radio and probably wasn't paying as someone from housekeeping came by and
much attention as I should have been. All
she had a key.
of a sudden, a dog ran out in front of my 4.
car. I couldn't believe my eyes!
6.
We were staying in this hotel in Thailand
when there was a fire. I was so scared when
Last weekend, I went out on a date with
I heard the fire alarm go am I got out of
this beautiful woman from my history class. the hotel as quickly as I could. The hotel
We were at this really nice restaurant, and was badly damaged, and some people lost
when the bill came, I realized that my wallet their clothes and money. In the end,
was missing. I guess it fell out when we
took a taxi to the restaurant. I didn't know though, we were lucky. No guests or staff
members were injured.
what to do! The bill was really high!
5.
4. Let's Listen
I was out shopping with a friend and I saw
1. some kids selling raffle tickets to raise
It was a pretty bad snowstorm and the roads money for a charity. It was for a really good
weren't in very good condition. I guess I was cause, so I bought a ticket. I didn't think
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much more about it. But in the end, I won Egypt is wonderful this time of year. Or
first prize! It was a good prize, too-a maybe you'd like to spend a week in the
weekend trip for two to Las Vegas! Australian outback.
6. A: Homo. They both sound interesting, but I
I was at a restaurant with my wife when guess rd prefer the Australian trip. The Nile
this famous rock star sat down at the table River might be just a little too exciting.
next to us. I couldn't believe it! I wanted to 4.
ask him for his autograph, but my wife said A: I'd like to do something exciting this
I should let the man have his dinner in vacation. I don't want to just lie around
peace. In the end, when my wife was in on a beach.
the rest room, I asked the waitress if she B: How about white-water rafting down the
would ask the rock star to sign my menu. Colorado River? It takes lOU right through
And believe it or not, he did! the Grand Canyon. That's really exciting.
Unit 18: Vacations Or we could send you on a lO-day African
safari. That's also very popular.
2. Let's Listen A: The safari trip would be great sometime,
1. but I only have one week. I think I'll go
A: Well, if you like the beach, the sun, and for the Grand Canyon trip.
the surf, you might consider our 5.
Hawaiian vacation package. Or we can A: We have a couple of trips you might be
also arrange a trip to a beach resort in interested in. One is our Southeast Asian
the Philippines. trip. You go to Thailand, Singapore, and
B: Well, I've been to Hawaii a couple of Indonesia. The other is our tour of China.
times and I always enjoy it. But I've B: China! I've never been there. I hear it's
never been to the Philippines. I think fascinating. I've already been to
that would be fun for a change. Thailand and Indonesia, so I think I'd
2. like to visit China this time.
A: If you like snow, we could book you at a 6.
ski resort. We have some great vacation A: Let me tell you about a couple of trips that
packages if you like skiing. Or, for a might interest you. We have a two-week
warmer vacation, we can arrange a tour of Europe. It's a bus trip. You travel
jungle trip to the Malaysian National in nice, comfortable motor coaches. Then
Forest. It's very popular. we also have a train trip across Russia.
B: Well, I've just bought some new ski B: Oh, I love trains. And I've never been
equipment and I'm dying to try it. I have to Russia. I'm not too fond of bus trips. I
to say that I'm not too keen on the jungle get sick in cars and buses.
trip. I just hate all those insects.
3.
3. Let's Listen
A: I'd like to do something really different
1.
for my vacation this year. I'm so excited about my trip to Asia. I've
B: Well, here are a couple of possibilities. never been there before. First, I'm flying
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three days there, because I hear that and New York. We've got two days in
there's a lot to see and do. I'll also be Washington and three in New York. We'd
spending three days in Seoul. I hear the really love to get up to Boston for a couple
nightlife there is great. Then we go from of days, but it probably won't happen.
there to Hong Kong. I'm planning to do Maybe next time.
lots of shopping there, so I hope two days 4. Let's Listen
is enough time to buy everything I need. I 1.
would really love to go to Beijing for a few, After graduation, I'm going to fly to Europe
days. But, unfortunately, this tour doesn't and !?penda couple of weeks traveling on
go there. After Hong Kong, we'll end up in my own. I'll be in Germany and France,
Thailand for five day,-.[Link] I guess I won't mostly. There are so many things I want
be able to get to Tokyo or Malaysia on this to see and do: museums, restaurants, clubs,
trip. Oh, well. I have to save a few places cafes, all that stuff. I know my parents
to visit on my next vacation. worry about me traveling alone, but I just
2.
prefer it that way. I guess it's because I
Well, our trip starts off in London. We're want to be free. On those group tours,
got a week there. We will also take the bus everything is planned for you.
up to Oxford for two days to see friends. 2.
We also wanted to get to see Cambridge- I'm taking a trip to New Zealand. I hear
I hear it's beautiful-but we won't have time
it's really quiet down there, and the people
this trip. Anyway, then we head to France. are really friendly.' I want to go to small
We have five days in Paris, which will give towns that don't get a lot of tourists. Then
us time to see all of those museums. I wish
I can just check into a cheap hotel and do
we were going to spend a few days in my own thing. I'm really looking forward
Germany, too, but this trip doesn't include to this trip. I guess it's because I need to go
it. But, we do go to Switzerland for three somewhere quiet. The city where I live is
days. I'm really looking forward to that. very noisy, and the people are rude.
Then we end up in Italy for the last five 3.
days of the tour.
3. When I'm in London, I want to see as many
We start off in Los Angeles. We're going to plays and concerts as I can. I also want to
stay there for three days, because we want go to all the big museums and art galleries
there. I'm going to go dancing as often as I
to hit the beach and see the sights. We're
can, too. Basically, I want to see and do
not going to go to San Francisco this time,
because we've been there before. Then everything! I really want to make the most
of the week I'll be there. I guess it's because
we're offto Denver to visit my sister. We're
I need some excitement. My life has been
going to stay there for a week. I hope that's so boring this year.
enough time, because I haven't seen her
4.
since last Christm,as, and we have so much
to talk about. We were thinking of going to I'm going to go to Thailand this winter. I
Chicago after that, but we just don't have don't want to spend any time in Bangkok
time, so it's straight on to Washington, D.C., because I've been there before. This time,
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I just want to relax on a nice, quiet beach. I 4.
can swim and snorkel every day if I want Over 25,000 people turned out last night
to, but I don't have to do anything. I just at Flushing Meadows to watch the finals of
want to relax. I guess it's because I've been the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
so busy at work recently. 5.
5. Seventy-five thousand fans of singer Elton
I'm spending a month in Mexico. It's going John were disappointed last night. His free
to be great. I don't want to spend any time outdoor concert at Central Park had to be
in Mexico City, though. There are too many postponed because of heavy rain.
tourists there. Instead, I want to go to one 6.
of those small, old colonial towns. I guess A severe storm caused traffic to come to a
it's because I want to practice my Spanish. stop on all major highways. The airport
I studied the language for three years ~in was forced to close down most of the morning.
college, and I think I'll get to use it a lot 3. Let's Listen
more in a small town.
6.
1.
A fire destroyed the famous President
My friend and I are going to Australia. It's
Hotel last night. Fire fighters helped all
perfect for us because Australia has a lot of
the hotel guests escape safely from the
cheap hotels for backpackers. They're great
building, although some people lost their
places to meet young people and travelers
from all over the world. I'm really excited clothes and luggage. Firefighters say the
fire probably started in a guest room,
about this trip. I guess it's because the
possibly because a guest fell asleep while
beaches are great there. I heard the east
coast of Australia has some of the best smoking.
2.
surfing in the world.
Government health officials have closed
Unit 19: The News down Ocean Gardens, a well-known local
2. Let's Listen seafood restaurant. More than 10 people
1. came down with food poisoning after eating
The stock market in New York suffered at the restaurant last week. The officials
heavy losses today. U.S. exports declined say that the problem was probably caused
for the third month in a row. by the water in the restaurant's fish tanks.
2. 3.
Fifteen people were injured in a cO,llision A group of Japanese students was rescued
between a tourist bus and a truck on highway yesterday after being stranded for 10 days
27 this morning. . in the Australian outback. The trouble started
3. after a vehicle the students were traveling in
Police are investigating the theft of a broke down. Their radio wasn't working,
diamond necklace worth $30,000. The either, so the students had to survive by
necklace was stolen from the Serina eating snakes, insects, and berries. Luckily,
Department store on Saturday. the students are all in good health.

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4. work has been shown in this area, and the
Rock singer Jimmy Wild didn't arrive for collection includes some of his best-known
his concert last night, disappointing over paintings and sculptures.
80,000 fans. A representative of the singer 3.
said that he was sick and th~ concert Several hundred people are fleeing their
would be rescheduled for next month. No homes in California because of a forest fire
one knows exactly what Jimmy Wild's burning out of control only a few kilometers
illness was, but sources say he· probably. away. The fire began five days ago. Hot
had a sore throat. weather, wind, and a very dry summer are
5. helping the fire spread very quickly.
Coast Guard boats are searching for a Firefighters have come from as far away
fishing boat with a crew of four, which has as Alaska to help put out the flames.
been missing for two days. Shortly after 4.
the boat left land, it ran into a very bad A customs official at Kennedy Airport was
storm and sent out a message for help. The very surprised yesterday when he checked
Coast Guard thinks that the boat probably the baggage of a passenger and found over
sank during the storm. 50 live snakes, some of them very
6. poisonous. The government believes that
And this just in. Bai Yun, the giant panda the passenger was planning to sell the
at the city zoo, has finally given birth to snakes in the UB. illegally. They would.
twin cubs. Zoo officials are delighted at this have been worth up to $1,000 each. A few
event, since pandas are very rarely born snakes escaped from the suitcases, but
in zoos. Right now, the baby pandas are airport officials say that all of them were
very small-about the size of a mouse. caught within an hour.
4. Let's Listen 5.
1. A protest by over 5,000 farmers caused
As a result of the heavy rain over the major traffic jams downtown yesterday
weekend, city officials fear there may be a morning. The farmers were in front of
flood. Many people living near the river the Federal Building to demand lower
have had to leave their homes. Over 30 taxes on meat and agricultural products.
families am now homeless. Most of them They say that the high taxes make it
are staying with friends and relatives. difficult to earn enough money for their
Volunteers worked throughout the weekend families. Later in the day, government
to place sandbags along the river. representatives promised to study their
demands.
2.
6.
Over 20,000 people so far have visited the
national museum to see the collection 'of A spokesperson for two of the country's
works by the popular Colombian artist largest airlines-Northern Airlines and Air
International-has announced that the two
Botero. That is the largest number of
visitors the gallery has had for several airlines are discussing a possible merger
years. This is the first time that Botero's for next year. If the merger goes ahead and

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the two companies combine, it could be bad B: Why is that?
news for travelers. Many business experts A: Well, that's how we learn more about
think that the new company would raise the universe we live in. That's pretty
ticket prices. important, isn't it?
2 ..
Unit 20: Opinions
A: There are way too many commercials
2. Let's Listen on TV these days. They really make
1. me mad.
I think it's a great way for people to B: Oh yeah? Why's that?
develop pride in their country. It can make A: Because they always interrupt my
people feel good about themselves and favorite TV programs. Some of those
their team, and I think that's a very commercials are really¥ long!
positive thing. 3.
2. A: I think the Olympic Games are great. I
Well, the problem with it is that it doesn't can't wait for the next ones.
help develop a country. It brings in a lot of B. Really? Why?
money, sure, but the money stays in the A: Well, they encourage an interest in
hands of a very small group of people. sports. They also help bring about
3. better international understanding. We
I don't mind them, because many of them need more of that.
are really very entertaining. Also, you get 4.
to know what new things are available. A: Every city needs lotteries, I think.
4. B: Why do you think that?
I can't see anything useful in it. It's just a A: Well, because they can raise money for
huge waste of money. I mean, can you see, the city. They're a much better way of
any point in trying to find out if there's life raising money than taxes.
out there? 5.
5. A: Well, action movies might be fun, but I
Well, if anyone is crazy enough to try it, let don't think they are really good for
them. Who in their right mind would want young people.
to jump off a high bridge with just a rope B: Really? Why do you say that?
tied around their legs? A: Because they are way too violent. I never
6. let my kids watch them.
Well, they are great company, especially 6.
for people who live alone. Having one helps A: If you ask me, people in this city shouldn't
you relax, and I read somewhere that it· be allowed to have those big dogs.
can even lower your blood pressure. B: How come?
3. Let's Listen A: Because most apartments are too small
1. for a big dog. They don't have anywhere
A: Well, space exploration is pretty to play.
expensive, but I think it's worth it.

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4. Let's Listen Unit 21: Famous People
1. 2. Let's .Listen
A: I think more attention should be given 1.
to studying foreign languages at schooL A: Hey, Lisa, are you free Thursday night?
Don't you? Some friends and I are going to see the
B: Sure. Absolutely. I think students should new Halle Berry movie.
be required to learn Spanish. It's easy to B: Oh, I didn't know she had a new one.
learn,and it will help them get better jobs: She's so beautiful. Didn't she win a bunch
2. of beauty pageants when she was younger?
A: I think lawyers have the best jobs in the A: Yeah, she did. And she's so talented,
world. What do ytlu think? too. She's the first African American
B: I'm not sure I agree. It's true that woman to win the Academy Award for
lawyers make a lot of money, but they Best Actress.
also have to work really hard. B: Yeah! That was really exciting.
3. 2.
A: The programs on TV these days the A: Tony! How's i~ going?
worst. Even with 100 channels to choose B: Not bad. I've been reading about Gandhi.
from, everything is terrible. A: Oh, yeah? He helped India become
B: You're right about that. I think it's independent, right?
because most TV programs are written B: Right. It's interesting stuff. He inspired
for teenagers. There's nothing for older so many people. But did you know he
people to enjoy. started out as a lawyer?
4. A: No, I had no idea. So when did he become
A: Have you used the bus lately? It's awful! such an important leader in India?
B: I know. The last time I took the bus, I B: Not until he was in his 40s.
had to wait for an hour for it to come. A: That's amazing.
And the driver was really rude! 3.
5. A: You look tired today, Nick.
A: Do you ever use the Internet to buy B: I know. I was up all night reading the
things? I've started using it lately, and I new Stephen King novel.
love it. How"about you? A: He's the one who writes those horror
B: Well, I don't know. I'd rather shop at stores. stories, right?
Shopping on the Intemet is fast, but I like B: That's right.
to try things on before I buy them. A: And haven't they made a lot of his books
6. into movies?
A: I'm telling you, this rainy weather is B: Yeah, like Carrie and The Shining.
driving me crazy. I hate it! They're really good, and the books are
B: I understand how you feel, but I'm even better. And really scary, too. This
actually glad 'it's finally been raining new book is giving me nightmares!
recently. You see, it's really good for my 4.
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B: All right. I'm writing a research paper B: He was born, in Indiana in 1931, but his
on Leonardo da Vinci, so, I've been parents moved to California when he
spending a lot of time in the library. was five. He wasn't there long, though,
A: Oh yeah, I know him. Isn't he that guy because his mother passed away just
who painted the Mona Lisa? four years later. Jimmy's father sent
B: Right. He also did a lot of other great him back to Indiana after that to live
paintings. And he was a scientist and with his aWlt and uncle. He was pretty
an inventor, too! active there. He played baseball and
5. basketball, rode horses, and played ice
A: Hey, Josh! Is that a Bob Marley poster? hockey. He used to ride his motorcycle
B: Yeah. Do you like his music? all the farmers' fields, speeding and
A: I sure do. He made reggae music famous chasing cows. t
all over the world. I love that song of A: So, how did he get into acting?
his called "No Woman No Cry." Have B: Well, first, he acted in school plays at
you heard that one? his high school, where he won a drama
B: Yeah. I've got a great version of it on award. He also won art and sports
this concert video. Do you want to watch awards in high school, and a speech
it some time? contest, too. He went to college in
6. California and that's when he got
A: Hey, Jen, do you know where Albert seriously into acting. He did modeling
Einstein was from? I need it for this for advertisements and appeared in
crossword puzzle I'm doing. some TV shows. In 1951, he moved to
B: Well, he's from Germany, originally. New York to do more stage acting. In
That's where he discovered the Theory fact, he won an award as "Most
of Relativity. It completely changed the Promising Newcomer" for 1954.
study of physics. A: Well, when did the movie career really
A: Yeah, I know. I just thought he was start, then?
American. B: 1955. His first starring role was in East
B: No, but he lived in the United States of Eden. It was fabulous. James Dean
for a long time. He taught science at became a huge success. But the movie
Princeton University. that really made him famous was his
second one, Rebel Without a Cause. That
3. Let's Listen
was about teenagers who felt like they
A: Good evening and welcome to tonight's didn't fit into society.
edition of Legendary Lives. Our subject this A: So, how many more movies did he make?
evening is James Dean, actor and hero for. B: Just one more. Then he died in that car
the young people of his time. Edward crash in California, in 1955. He loved
Murray is the author of a new biography of driving fast. In fact, he was driving his
Dean. Good evening, Edward. Porsche on his way to take part in a car
B: Hello, Tina. race when he died.
A: Edward, tell us what you know about A: What a tragedy. He only made three
Dean's early life. movies, so, what made him the legend
he still is today?
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B: Well, I guess his looks, his acting ability, could not live in the same areas or go to
his short life and maybe the type of the same schools.
character he played in his movies. Many During the early 1960s, the government
young people saw him as a symbol of began watching Mandela carefully, and he
American youth. was soon arrested. He was sentenced to
4. Let's Listen life in prison in 1964. He was not released
from prison until 1990. Even while he was
Nelson Mandela, the first African president
in prison, he inspired people in his own
of South Africa, was born in 1918. Both his>
country and others all over the world.
elementary and high school education took After he was released, Mandela continued
place at schools run by a church. His father to try to achieve the goals he had set almost
was an assistant to an important African
forty years earlier. In 1994, he became the
chief, and as a young boy, Nelson often first democratically elected State President
helped his father. While he listened to of South Africa. He remained president
people telling the chief about their until he retired in 1999. Today, the world
problems, Mandela decided he wanted to remembers him as South Africa's best
become a lawyer so that he could help his known and best loved hero.
people with their struggle for freedom.
After high school, he studied for a Unit 22: Food and Nutrition
bachelor's degree in law. In 1942, he 2. Let's Listen
started his political life by joining an 1.
organization called the ANC. "ANC" stands I never pay attention to my diet. I eat
for African National Congress. Over the whatever I want. There's nothing I like
next few years, he and other members of more than a big juicy steak for dinner
the organization worked har-d, and the and chocolate cake and ice cream for
ANC became a powerful national dessert. Yum!
movement. It fought against the laws of 2.
the South African government, because
I'm trying to cut down on cholesterol, so
these laws made life difficult for black
I've stopped eating eggs, cheese, and red
people. Even though most of the country's meat. I'm eating a lot more fish and chicken.
population was black, the people who ran 3.
the government and had all of the power
were white. The ANC encouraged people I'm trying to put on weight. Everyone tells
me I'm too thin, so I've started eating a lot
to resist the government in a peaceful and
non-violent way. more meat and dairy products. It's great.
Mandela became deputy president of the Now I can go out as often as I want for
ANC in 1952. He was now an important hamburgers and milk shakes.
leader of black South Africans. As a lawyer, 4.
he helped poor people stay on the land I've got a real sweet tooth. I love chocolate,
where they lived, .instead of being forced candies, and things like that. But I know it
to move to areas where the government isn't healthy, so I've given all that up. Now
wanted them to live. He also fought against the only sweets I have are fruit.
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3. Let's Listen 6.
1. Well, Mrs. Johnson, you said you've been
Well, from what you'vebeen telling me, Mr. eating a lot of candy and chocolate. I know,
Grant, it sounds like you're already eating we all love sweet things, but chocolate can
more vegetables. That's [Link] you should be really bad for your sKin, especially when
definitely eat less cheese. It has a lot of you're under stress. That's probably why
sodiumand fat in it. That might explain why you have this skin problem now. I suggest
your cholesterol level is so high. you stop eating chocolate for a few months.
2. Instead, eat more fruit.
I'm glad to hear that you've been eating 4. Let's Listen
fish more often, Linda. It's much better for Cheese is one of the world's oldest foods.
you than meat because it has a lot less fat It was made by the ancieI'[Link] over
in it. It will probably help your high blood 3,000 years ago. It is a valuable food, since
pressure. too. Now, you should also try to it contains fat, vitamins, and protein. It is
eat more fresh fruit, too, especially oranges used both as a food itself and in many
and bananas. different types of cooking.
3. There are hundreds of different types of
Well, Chris, I think it's great that you've cheese around the world, but they are
been eating a lot of vegetables. I see you've almost always made from the same thing:
been having fruit with every meal, too. milk. Cheese is made from several different
That's excellent. But you say you've been kinds of milk, including cow, sheep, and
feeling tired and weak lately, so you should goat's milk. Most cheese in the United
eat more meat. States is made from cow's milk. Cheese also
4. contains water. A soft cheese, like Brie,
Ms. Barton, I'm wondering about all the contains more water than a hard cheese,
bread you've been eating. I know you need like Parmesan.
to lose weight, and sometimes eating a lot Cheese is produced through a process called
of bread makes that very difficult. So, I'd "fermentation." The process of making
like you to eat less bread for a few weeks. cheese was probably discovered by chance.
Otherwise, your diet seems pretty well- Ancient people used to make bags using
balanced. You're eating meat, but not too the skin from an animal's stomach. When
much meat, as well as a lot of fruit and they used these skin bags to carry milk,
vegetables. bacteria from the anImal's skin reacted with
5. the milk to begin the fermentation. The
result is cheese.
You're right, Mr. O'Brien. You're definitely,
losing too much weight. It's probably Today, cheese making is a very scientific
because you haven't been eating meat. process. First, the milk used in cheese is
Now, even if you don't eat meat, you still pasteurized, which means that it is heated
need protein. Why don't you try eating to remove all bacteria. Then, specially
more eggs and cheese? They've got a lot of cultivated bacteria, called "cultures," are
protein. I'm sure that will help. added to the milk. The milk is kept fairly
warm during this period to help the cultures
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 grow. As they grow, the bacteria cultures return them. Do you think I should
sometimes release bubbles of carbon refuse to lend her anything else?
dioxide. These bubbles help make the holes B: I certainly wouldn't lend her anything.
in Swiss cheese. 5.
Next, as the milk ripens, it forms a solid A: Oh, guess what? My friend invited me
substance. This substance is called "curd." to his graduation party and I completely
. The curd is removed, and the water is forgot about it. Maybe I should tell him
drained from it. The curd forms the basis I wasn't feeling well
of the cheese and may be treated in B: Yeah, that's probably the best thing to
different ways. Finally, once it is matured do.' He would probably be pretty
and dried, the cheese js ready to eat. annoyed if he knew you just forgot it!
Unit 23: Predicaments 6.
A: You know I have these real nice
2. Let's Listen
1. neighbors. The only problem is, they
have this dog that barks whenever they
A: You know, I'm in an embarrassing
situation. I've got a house guest stayi,ng go out. It's driving me, crazy. Do you
with me. He's been here a while and I think I should say something to them
about it?
don't know when he's going to leave. Do B: Why not? I'm sure they wouldn't mind.
you think I should ask him?
B: Yes, I would if I were you. 3. Let's Listen
2. 1.
A: One of my best friends borrowed $5.00 I was looking at some dishes in the
from me and seems to have forgotten department store yesterday when I dropped
to repay it. I'm too embarrassed to and broke one. I thought for sure they'd
remind her. I don't think it's worth ask me to pay for it, but the clerk was nice
mentioning it, do you? and said I didn't have to.
B: No, it's only a small amount, isn't it? 2.
But next time, make sure you don't lend I went out for dinner last night at this
her anything! Italian restaurant. When I checked the bill,
3. they had charged me for things I hadn't
A: This guy at werk is always inviting me even ordered. I talked to the waiter about
out. And I really can't stand him. It's so it. He apologized and said I dtdn't have to
embarrassing. Do you think I should tell pay for the things I didn't order. In fact, he
him I don't like him? gave us the whole meal for free!
B: Oh, I wouldn't. He'll get the message 3.
eventually. I had a date with my girlfriend last night,
4. but on the way there I got stuck in traffic.
A: You know this friend of mine is always I got to the movie theater nearly half an
borrowing things from me. One week hour late. She was annoyed with me and
it's my camera, and the next week it's said she doesn't want to go out with me
my stereo. And she always forgets to anymore.
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4. 2.
A funny thing happened to me yesterday. A: Do you know Charles, that guy in our
This girl came up to me on the street and computer class?
thought I was that famous actor, Tom B: Sure, I know who :youmean.
Cruise. She even asked me for my A: Have you noticed his breath? It can be
autograph. I wasn't really sure what to do! pretty awful sometimes. I'm surprised
Finally, I didn't want to disappoint her, so someone hasn't spoken to him about it.
I went ahead and signed Tom Cruise's But I guess it's an awkward thing to
name. I hope I did the right thing. mention to someone.
5. B: Right. I know what you mean.
When I got home on Friday, all my friends A: Hey! Maybe I should send him an
were waiting outside my apartment anonymous note about it. That's a nice
building. They wanted to have a surprise way of handling it, don't you think?
birthday party for me. Unfortunately, my B: It sounds good to me.
apartment was a mess. Can you imagine 3.
how I felt? We had to spend a half an A: My aunt is staying with us this week.
hour cleaning up before we could start , My parents gave her the bedroom right
the party. next to mine, and she snores very loudly.
6. It's impossible to sleep at night.
There was this guy who sat behind me in B: You mean it's that loud?
class. I'm sure he cheated whenever we had A: Oh, it's horrible! And when I told my
a test. He was always looking over my parents aboutit, they didn't help me at all.
shoulder. I didn't know what to do about B: That sounds frustrating.
it. Finally, I asked the teacher if I could sit A: Youbet it is. I guess I'll have to steep in
in another part of the classroom. I felt a lot a different room while she's here. That
better after that. way, I won't hear the noise.
4.
4. Let's Listen
A: Did I tell you that Lisa borrowed some
1. money from me? She got in a traffic
A: Mybrother-in-law is okay, but there's one accident, and the repairs to her car were
thing he always does that I can't stand. very expensive.
B: Oh yeah? B: How much money did you lend her?
A: Every time he comes to our house, he A: A thousand dollars.
goes straight to the refrigerl;ltor and B: Wowl Has she paid you back yet?
helps himself to something to eat. The A: Not yet. She's waiting for some money
other day he finished two sandwiches from the insurance company. I'll just
that I was planning to have for lunch. wait until she gets it. It's no big deal. I
B: No way! trust her.
A: Yeah. At first I didn't want to say 5.
anything, but now I've decided that I'm A: My cousin is acting weird these days.
going to speak to my wife about it. He's depressed, and he talks to himself
all the time. He probably needs to see
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Maybe a psychologist or something. Unemployment is not as big a problem as
B: You sound pretty worried. it used to be, but most of the new jobs are
A: I am. I'm going to talk to his parents for unskilled workers. We need to spend
about it. I don't think they're aware of more on education so that we have a better-
the problem because they don't see him educated labor force.
very often. 5.
6. These days there are enough jobs for
A: Do you know that when I got home from almost everybody who wants to work. But
work today, that guy next door had getting to work is another story. We need
parked his car in my parking space better highways and a new subway system,
again? C to make it easier for people to get to work.
B: Really? I thought everyone was supposed 6.
to park in their own parking space. There has been a decrease in deaths from
A: They are. You know, I hate having most common diseases. Unfortunately,
problems with my neighbors, but this is AIDS is a growing problem, especially in
the third or fourth time this has the cities.
happened. I'm going to call the building 3. Let's Listen
manager and ask him to do something
about it. 1.
I grew up around here, and the river has
Unit 24: Global issues
always been, really polluted. Industries
1. Let's Listen were dumping all sorts of chemicals and
1. waste into the water, so the river really
Well, the government has done quite a bit smelled bad. You wouldn't even think of
to reduce air pollution. It's certainly better swimming there. Well, I decided to do
than it used to be. Now we have to do something about it. My neighbors and I
something about water pollution, which is wrote a letter to the mayor asking him to
still pretty bad. force these industries to clean up the
2. river. I really hope the government listens
Crime is a growing problem in the country to us.
right now. Somt)times it's because people 2.
are unemployed. I think what we really have Over the last few years we've been having
to do is reduce unemployment. That should much hotter summers and warmer winters.
help the crime problem. When I was a kid here, we used to have a
3. lot of fluffy, white snow on Christmas. Now
The subway and bus service has definitely we don't get that. And there hasn't been
got to improve. But, the government should much rain for a couple of years. I guess this
really focus on improving conditions for is the effect of that global warming I keep
people in the cities. So many people need hearing about in the news. That's why we've
better places to live and the problem is decided to move to Chicago. There's plenty
getting worse. of snow and rain up there!

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3. cities in order to find work. This is because,
When did the world get so crazy? That's in many countries, it is often no longer
what I'd like to know. For years, I thought possible to make a living as a farmer. The
everything was fine. Now all I read about result of this movement is the development
in the newspaper is countries fighting each of what are sometimes 'Called "megacities."
other, and dropping bombs, and explosions, These are huge cities with populations of
and terrible things like that. You know what up to 15 million people. People who move
I did about it? I stopped reading the to megacities usually believe that cities have
newspaper. Now, whenever I want to read many benefits to offer. They believe that
something, I just pick up one of those there am more jobs available, and that
sports magazines. No bad news in there! salaries are much higher than they are in
4. the countryside. They think there will be a
It's almost impossible to get across the city lot of new, affordable lfousing to choose
in less than an hour and a half during rush from. And of course, these people are
hour. There are too many cars and vehicles attracted to the exciting, glamorous image
on the roads. There are only two freeways, of the big city that they have seen on
and they just can't handle the traffic. The television and in movies. They even expect
only thing that moves quickly in this city is to live longer and healthier lives in cities,
the subway. That's why I took an apartment because the health care is better there. But,
right next to the subway station. in reality, life in these megacities is not
5. always as good as people hope. Jobs are
One of the biggest problems we face is often difficult to find because many of the
people who move to the cities have little
g&rbage. Where can we put it all? In the
education and few job skills. As a result,
past, everything used to get buried in giant
landfills, but in many countries today, the there is a huge supply of unskilled workers
landfills are full and there is no room to to choose from, so salaries are very low.
start new ones. That's why I started Housing can also be a problem. Many
people end up in huge, crowded slums on
recycling my garbage. I do it every week. the outskirts of these cities. And their
It's really the only solution.
families may become sick because, even
6.
though the health care is better in the
In the future, everyone will have to live in cities, it is also much more expensive.
giant high-rise buildings ifthey want to live The growing popul1ttion of megacities causes
in cities. These new buildings might be a many other problems, for city governments.
hundred stories tall, or more. If cities keep Air pollution increases, for example, as does
getting bigger, the only way they can crime. Getting rid of garbage is extremely
expand is upward. I can't stand crowded difficult. There is not much space available
cities myself. That's why I moved to a small for public parks and gardens. And as these
town in the country. cities continue to grew, these problems will
4. Let's Listen become even more difficult.
In developing countries, more and more
people are moving from the country to the HET
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